NAFLD Linked to Increased Cancer Incidence Rate
NAFLD strongly tied to development of hepatocellular carcinoma, CRC in males, breast cancer in females
Attributes of High-Value Primary Care Identified
Significant attributes include decision support for evidence-based medicine, careful specialist selection
SMS Reminders Moderately Effective for Flu Vaccination
One additional high-risk patient immunized for every 29 SMSs sent, costing $3.48
Spinal Cord Stimulation May Reduce Neuropathic Pain
After 5 years, more than half of patients with painful diabetic polyneuropathy had treatment success
Fat Distribution May Influence Bone Strength in Adolescence
Inverse links for visceral adiposity, bone strength in girls and central adiposity, bone strength in boys
Chronic Conditions Increasing Among Childbearing Women
Identification of at least one chronic condition rose from 66.9 to 91.8 per 1,000 delivery hospitalizations
Brain Glucose Responses Diminish With Diabetes, Obesity
During hyperglycemia, glucose increments lower in patients with obesity, T2DM than in lean participants
The American Heart Association, Nov. 11-15
The American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions The annual meeting of the American Heart Association was held from Nov. 11 to 15 in...
Many Health Care Providers Work While Sick
Pharmacists and physicians have the highest frequency of working with influenza-like illness
Simple Checklist Can Identify Useful Clinical Practice Guidelines
Eight-item tool developed for clinicians to identify trustworthy, useful, and relevant guidelines
